
Sexual Abuse Support Group
Sexual abuse is a relative cultural term used to describe sexual relations and behavior between two or more parties which are considered criminally and/or morally offensive. Different types of sexual abuse involve: Non-consensual, forced physical sexual behavior such as rape, incest or sexual assault, or psychological forms of abuse, such as verbal sexual behavior or...

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hi
just joined yesterday,but have been suffering a long time
what i need is some advice re sa even saying the words makes me hurt in the middle of my chest,i have had 1 flashback when i was 26 this started me to have phycotic deppression and a visit to the mental health unit, i didnt tell anybody and just thought it was deppression as i started to diet,my family just thought i was a freak and that "i shouldnt be in this loony bin" was my dads words.anyway to cut a long long long story short after many years of mental illness i approached my doctor and spilled the beans he reffered me to the mental health trust and i was booked on a course of art therapy last year,it has helped me understand why and what supressing memories has done to my behaviour but cuold i be suffering from ptsd,and i need more therapy to try and get the memories out or just leave them suppressed,not sure what to do as was ill last year for four months with stress,but couldnt take medication as i think its poisoning me,i am now suffering with panic attacks again and issues re food control.any advice of which way to go as i need to work and try to carry on a normal life.
just joined yesterday,but have been suffering a long time
what i need is some advice re sa even saying the words makes me hurt in the middle of my chest,i have had 1 flashback when i was 26 this started me to have phycotic deppression and a visit to the mental health unit, i didnt tell anybody and just thought it was deppression as i started to diet,my family just thought i was a freak and that "i shouldnt be in this loony bin" was my dads words.anyway to cut a long long long story short after many years of mental illness i approached my doctor and spilled the beans he reffered me to the mental health trust and i was booked on a course of art therapy last year,it has helped me understand why and what supressing memories has done to my behaviour but cuold i be suffering from ptsd,and i need more therapy to try and get the memories out or just leave them suppressed,not sure what to do as was ill last year for four months with stress,but couldnt take medication as i think its poisoning me,i am now suffering with panic attacks again and issues re food control.any advice of which way to go as i need to work and try to carry on a normal life.
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feel like i am losing control again of my issues, my drinking has spiralled,
My couselor tried to get me to deal with the emotion of all my abuse so even if I have another memory come back I know how to cope with it.
Coping skills are a wonderful thing to learn so when memories of your abuse come to surface you can better deal with them.
The problem with self medicating with alcohol and drugs is that it doesn't allow you to cope with what you need to it only numbs you!
Time to go to an AA meeting!
With love!
Art has helped me tremendously! I am glad you are utilizing this talent! I think, (if you haven't already....) Try telling yourself that no one but yourself will see the finial result of your work. It is for your eyes only! Don't worry about lines, and perspective. Just draw for you.....draw what your feelings are wanting you to do. Draw how the tightness in your chest feels. Make a connection with your work.
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